This blog has enjoyed a month’s vacation which turned out to be very hot for our island. For much of that time two ceiling fans revolved over my couch, ice water close at hand. From my horizontal perspective, I had time to ponder how local weather relates to climate change.

Sometimes when I’m learning about whales and ocean science on the internet, I forget the art part. (You did realize this blog is a learning exercise?) Likewise when I’m in the art studio, the science parts can drift away. Mandalas are symbols that can bridge these realms . . .